Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Function: Engineering
Reporting to: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Scope: Clarke Energy Ltd
Location: Knowsley, with UK and International travel as required. Territories include but not limited to Ireland, Greece, Romania, Nigeria, Tanzania and the US.
Job Purpose: To produce mechanical engineering design packages, providing input and support at all stages of a project from sales through to installation.
Majority of time spent: Translating and developing conceptual designs to meet the functional and contractual specifications of secured orders.
Responsibilities:
1. Translate and develop conceptual designs into designs to meet the functional and contractual specifications of secured orders drawing out specifications, calculations and component selection.
2. Support and assist in the sales stage of a project by taking responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided to meet the timescales and quality standards required for presentation to the customer/potential customer.
3. Liaise with Electrical Design Engineer in identifying the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design.
4. Liaise with CAD draughtsman, coordinating and leading activity in order to ensure that the design packages are produced to the required timescales and standards of quality.
5. Liaise with Architect & Structural designer in identifying the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design.
6. Provide support to the Project Manager during the installation commissioning and testing phase of the project, ensuring the timely production of all necessary documentation.
7. Conduct site surveys where required.
8. Liaise as necessary with existing and potential customers and their representatives.
9. Participate, and where appropriate lead, HAZOP and risk assessment studies.
10. Ensure that there is full adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management policies and procedures in all work undertaken.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills:
11. Good IT skills- Microsoft Office.
12. Current knowledge of the engineering design software available in the market place.
13. Project management.
14. Microsoft Project.
15. Knowledge of AutoCAD draughting package
Personal Attributes/Skills:
16. Consistently trustworthy and professional.
17. Reliable and dependable.
18. Responsive to customers needs
19. Supportive and able to work well with colleagues.
20. Effective in managing their time and workload.
21. Prepared to work under own initiative and do what is required to get job done.
22. Committed to quality and improvement.
23. Willing to take responsibility for work and actions.
24. Keen to seek out and act on ideas for self- improvement.
In addition it is particularly important to the success of this role that the job holder can demonstrate the following:
25. Excellent analytical skills.
26. Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
27. Good attention to detail
28. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable- responds well to changing priorities and targets.
29. Good relationship building and communication skills.
30. Balanced decision making.
31. Effectiveness under pressure.
32. Resilience and tenacity – stays focused and positive despite difficulties.
Essential:
33. Degree in Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND if supported by substantial relevant experience)
34. A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an associated industry with a background such as Engine OEM or Building services.
35. Knowledge of heating (hot water / steam) or cooling systems and associated services.
36. Good IT Skills -MS Office
Desirable:
37. Professional registration
38. Experience in CHP
39. Knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD draughting package or similar.